FTP is Not Working in Windows 10: How to Fix it

Reset the Internet Explorer settings

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Whenever you find theWindows 10FTP Clientnot working, it could be brought about by several reasons. One of these is when you don’t have permission from the owner of theFTP site.

No matter the reason, you can always get things up and running. Keep reading to find out the solutions!

What can I do if FTP is not working in Windows 10?

Before we start with the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick tricks to try:

If none work, move to the solutions listed next.

1. Use passive FTP

When FTP is not working in Windows 10, your primary approach shouldbe to make sure that it’s enabled in Internet Options.

2. Open in Compatibility View

If you do this and the problem persists, it may not be compatible, in which case you can remove the site from the list.

Sometimes the problem could persist due to a compatibility hitch between Internet Explorer and the website you are on. This could be solved by adding the site to your Compatibility view list.

3. Reset Internet Explorer

If the FTP is not working in Windows 10, you can try resetting Internet Explorer.

This action, however, is irreversible and may reset security or privacy settings added to the list of Trusted Sites, including parental control settings, so note the sites before you do the reset.

4. Allow FTP connections

5. Disable unwanted add-ons on Internet Explorer

Add-ons are apps used by Internet Explorer to interact with web content, such as games or videos, and these apps can be toolbars and extensions, like Adobe Flash or Quicktime Player. However, you can only install and use add-ons in Internet Explorer for desktop computers.

Add-ons can sometimes cause the FTP client not to work in Windows 10 and pose a security or compatibility risk. You can turn off specific ones if you suspect they’re causing the Windows 10 FTP client not to work.

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FTP is Not Working in Windows 10: How to Fix it#

What can I do if FTP is not working in Windows 10?#

1. Use passive FTP#

2. Open in Compatibility View#

3. Reset Internet Explorer#

4. Allow FTP connections#

5. Disable unwanted add-ons on Internet Explorer#